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Called to Serve Cdc Inc

EIN 46-4404323 · Philadelphia, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Community and economic development.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
31.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
24
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$75,000

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. CTS mission is to serve as an anchor for community renewal and to support endeavors that break intergenerational poverty, primarily in the Tioga neighborhood. We fulfill this mission by developing innovative solutions that strengthen and sustain Tioga in all its community manifestations. Through partnership, energy and a collective vision, Called to Serve CDC is prepared to work and engage with all groups and individuals who share our mission and common vision for Tioga and the Philadelphia region.LIST OF ACTIVITIES[A] "Read By 4th" is a Philadelphia citywide effort aimed at boosting the number of students entering 4th reading at grade level. In addition, Goal 1 of the School District of Philadelphia is the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the state ELA assessment will grow from 34.0% in August 2023 to 65.0% by August 2030. In support of these efforts, CTS has partnered with the Philadelphia Literacy Initiative, a high-intensity reading intervention and enrichment support for kindergarten through grade three scholars. CTS is a sponsor of the program at Kenderton. [B] The CTS BriDDge (Bridging the Digital Divide) program leverages Esports to develop social-emotional learning skills among school-age children. The program seeks to help youth build goal-setting, foster intentional self-regulation, and foster strong relationships between peers, coaches, and students. The program operates as an after-school program and summer camp. [C] CTS sponsors a quarterly awards luncheon celebrating academic achievement for students at Bethune Elementary [D] Through a contract with the City of Philadelphia's Philadelphia Taking Care of Business (PHL TCB) program, CTS's Workforce Development Program takes a double bottom-line approach to economic development in underserved communities. The program provides career pathways for returning citizens while spurring neighborhood commercial revitalization and economic growth by keeping the commercial corridor as one of the pillars for encouraging growth and development on the Broad, Germantown, and Erie commercial corridors.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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